I know you have Grindr on your phone. Don’t even lie! So instead of feeling embarrassed, own the fact that you have the iPhone/BlackBerry application installed and get your butt to The Barn for There Goes The Neighborhood tonight! Meet fellow Grindr users and grind…together.
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M2Men is a free iPhone application that is perfect for any sexually active gay male (basically all of you). Downloaded right to your phone, the app maps and lists nearby locations of Condom Dispensers (which I never knew existed), Sexual Health Clinics, and Counseling Services. It also educates on STI’s (saves the embarrassment of unexpected Google history pop-ups…). I’m currently in a long term relationship with my BlackBerry but am envious of all iPhone users who get to download the M2Men application.
Are you a fan of the trashtacular reality show, Jersey Shore? Is “fan” too strong a word? I agree. Let me rephrase: Do you watch the trashtacular reality show, Jersey Shore? That’s what I thought! The reason I’m asking is because on Saturday, August 7, 2010, Jersey Shore, Miami and The Barn are thrown in a blender and a fabulous There Goes The Neighborhood party is made! Hair poofs, chocolate-orange tans and debauched fist pumps are expected! We’re going to TGTN, bitch!
Oh, happy day! My Queen, Christina Aguilera, released her new music video for You Lost Me this morning. The power ballad is the second single off Bionic and is sure to pull millions of heart strings. In the video, directed by Anthony Mandler, Aguilera plays a scorned lover dealing with her partner’s cheating ways. She has traded in her platinum locks for a more subdued strawberry blonde and is covered up in a past the knee dress! I really loved the bold colours and subtle special effects used in the clip (especially the smoking gun and animated pastel tears). It’s clear that my girl hasn’t allowed the current over the top theatrics of the music video industry drown out the raw beauty of the song. I do, however, have a slight criticism. Instead of letting her newly acquired acting skills do the emotional talking, Christina took a more literal approach by using the colour black to convey pain (black dress) and white to represent peace (white dress). It seemed a tad “paint by numbers” to me. That being said, Christina Aguilera will always own the throne in my books and I cannot wait to see what else she has up her sleeve. She will never lose me, that’s for sure! Swoon! ★★★
Nate Knows … Why Pamela Anderson was banned in Canada. The Canadian born beauty shot a brand new campaign with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and wanted to have a public unveiling of the ad in Montreal. Unfortunately for her and all those animals, the ad was banned by Canadian officials claiming the image was “sexist” and the permit for the event was denied.
Seriously Canada?! I think the ad looks great and the idea behind it is really smart. This is tame considering the constant bombardment of sex that’s forced down our throats every single day. This isn’t an advertisement for men’s deodorant or beer. It’s for the prevention of animal abuse! I think PETA has the last laugh in this situation. The ad has gotten more exposure with all the controversy than it would have without. Sex sells so why not use it to sell a wonderful cause? Team PETA! Team Pam!
*This is the much talked about ad.
Nate Knows … Why the Toronto Pride flag raising ceremony is important. I didn’t realize how important it was until I arrived at Nathan Phillips Square on Monday, June 28 and watched Councillor Kyle Rae deliver a very moving speech about how far our city has come in terms of equal rights for the LGBT community. The ceremony wasn’t just about gays raising a flag, it was about showing our respect for the community members who had fought so hard for a flag raising ceremony to even exist in the first place, let alone an entire parade! Toronto is far ahead of the rest of the world in terms of LGBT equality and that is something to be proud of. I was so inspired by the ceremony that I will be raising my own freak flag high this week! Happy Pride, everyone!
Nate Knows … Where Bionic boys need to be this Saturday, July 17. Sony Music is finally throwing my Queen Christina Aguilera an official CD release party at BYZANTIUM (499 Church Street). I love that the party is happening now because it has given the hard core fans some time to memorize every lyric and performance choreography (not that I have) for the big night. Not a huge fan of her new material (GASP!)? That’s fine. DJ Cajjmere Wray will be spinning her classics as well. RSVP HERE and I’ll see you on the dance floor.
Nate Knows … What a Triple Threat looks like when he sees one!
What happens when Mike, a glittery Pride go-go dancer, falls into the living room of newly-engaged Jeffrey and Robert? Not what you’d expect, that’s for sure. I was captivated from beginning to end by Larry LaForet‘s thought-and-laugh-provoking show. The acting is impressive, especially from Jeffrey R. Smith who plays Robert, delivering a heartbreaking, intense, yet humorous performance that left me in chills.
Triple Threat is playing until June 26 at Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs at 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto. Call 416-368-3110 for tix or buy online at www.canadianstage.com. Bravo, boys! Encore!
Nate Knows … Which Much Music Video Awards pre-party is a MUST-attend! Chew Fu (NYC) is DJing There Goes The Neighbourhood at The Barn on Saturday, June 19, 2010. I have been listening to Chew Fu’s remixes all day and I am digging it! My favourites are Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”, Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own”, and Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette”. I’ve heard these remixes all over the gaybourhood and am excited to finally put a name to the sound. Come out, shake your groove thing, and then go wait in line for the MMVA’s! RSVP HERE !
